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Jay DeFeo, The Arrival (Jewelry Series), 1978, acrylic, graphite, chalk and charcoal on paper© Bonhams — view on Bonhams website ↗

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The Arrival (Jewelry Series)

Jay DeFeo (American, 1929–1989) · 1978

$47,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ £32,734≈ €41,286

Hammer $38,000 · with buyer’s premium $47,500

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Medium
Acrylic · Works on paper all acrylic results →
As published: “acrylic, graphite, chalk and charcoal on paper”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated
Category
Acrylic paintings
Dimensions
20 x 15 1/8 in. (51 x 38.5 cm)
Auction house
Bonhams
Sale
Made in California (23276)
Date
May 4, 2016
Location
Los Angeles, United States
Lot
54
Estimate
$12,000 – $18,000 (≈ £8,270 – £12,404) (≈ €10,430 – €15,645)
Source
Auction house bonhams.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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